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Victor Ray

October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am

Free

From renowned scholar Dr. Victor Ray, On Critical Race Theory explains the centrality of race in American history and politics, and how the often mischaracterized intellectual movement became a political necessity.

Ray draws upon the radical thinking of giants such as Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to clearly trace the foundations of critical race theory in the Black intellectual traditions of emancipation and the civil rights movement. From these foundations, Ray explores the many facets of our society that critical race theory interrogates, from deeply embedded structural racism to the historical connection between whiteness and property, ownership, and more.

In succinct, thoughtful essays, Ray presents, analyzes, and breaks down the scholarship and concepts that constitute this often misconstrued term. He explores how the conversation on critical race theory has expanded into the contemporary popular conscience, showing why critical race theory matters and why we should all care.

This event is live and in-person, and will be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/thelibrarychannel

Details

Date:
October 8, 2022
Time:
10:00 am
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/icbf/

Organizer

City of Literature
Phone:
319-887-6100
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Venue

Iowa City Public Library
123 S. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52240 United States
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